Week Calendar

On narrow displays, the weekly calendar is wider than the screen. You can side-scroll within this table to view events and reservations for the whole week.

Time	Sun (7/23)	Mon (7/24)	Tue (7/25)	Wed (7/26)	Thu (7/27)	Fri (7/28)	Sat (7/29)
All Day				Disability Independence Day All Day Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Location: Disability Independence Day Special Notes Celebration of Culture These events acknowledge holidays and other occasions that are valued in our community. By including these days, we hope that you see your diversity mirrored on our calendar feel like we are taking your beliefs and observances into account with our programming become aware of occasions valued by other members of the community appreciate the diversity of our community This effort, as well as others to come, are the result of our participation in the Glen Ellyn DEI Project meetings and listening sessions. The library is committed to furthering our commitment to understanding and meeting the needs of our community.
9 am			This event is in the "Youth" group. Storytime 9:30am - 10:00am Youth This event is in the "Youth" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Storytime Details: Songs, rhymes, and stories! Twenty-five name tags (children only) will be available at the Youth Desk beginning 30 minutes prior to the program start time.
10 am			This event is in the "Youth" group. Storytime 10:30am - 11:00am Youth This event is in the "Youth" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Storytime Details: Songs, rhymes, and stories! Twenty-five name tags (children only) will be available at the Youth Desk beginning 30 minutes prior to the program start time. This event is in the "Youth" group. Cancelled Storytime in the Park 10:30am - 11:00am Youth This event is in the "Youth" group. Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Location: Lake Ellyn Park Age Group: Youth Program Type: Storytime Storytime in the Park Come out to your favorite neighborhood parks for songs, rhymes and stories. Don’t forget to bring a blanket and bug spray! For kids of all ages and their grownups. Special Notes Weather Permitting Outdoor programs may be cancelled in case of rain or other unfavorable conditions. If you have registered and the program is cancelled, you will be notified by phone. Otherwise, check the library's social media for weather-related updates.	This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. FoL Book Sort 10:00am - 12:00pm Adult, Adult 50+ This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Basement - Friends Area Age Group: Adult, Adult 50+ Program Type: Volunteer FoL Book Sort The Friends operate a used book sale area in the library basement and hold public sales approximately every other month. To prepare for these sales, volunteers process and shelve donated items. Sorts are a great opportunity to socialize, chat about books, and help your library. If you are interested in helping out, please email friends@gepl.org to schedule an orientation session. This event is in the "Youth" group. Storytime 10:30am - 11:00am Youth This event is in the "Youth" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Storytime Details: Songs, rhymes, and stories! Twenty-five name tags (children only) will be available at the Youth Desk beginning 30 minutes prior to the program start time. This event is in the "Youth" group. Cancelled Storytime in the Park 10:30am - 11:00am Youth This event is in the "Youth" group. Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Location: Village Green Park Age Group: Youth Program Type: Storytime Storytime in the Park Come out to your favorite neighborhood parks for songs, rhymes and stories. Don’t forget to bring a blanket and bug spray! For kids of all ages and their grownups. Special Notes Weather Permitting Outdoor programs may be cancelled in case of rain or other unfavorable conditions. If you have registered and the program is cancelled, you will be notified by phone. Otherwise, check the library's social media for weather-related updates.	This event is in the "Youth" group. Get Up 'n Groove in the Park 10:30am - 11:00am Youth This event is in the "Youth" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Location: Surrey Park Age Group: Youth Program Type: Play and Learn Together, Storytime Get Up 'n Groove Let's dance and sing to various melodies in this music and movement program! For kids of all ages and their grownups. Special Notes Weather Permitting Outdoor programs may be cancelled in case of rain or other unfavorable conditions. If you have registered and the program is cancelled, you will be notified by phone. Otherwise, check the library's social media for weather-related updates.
11 am				This event is in the "Youth" group. Storytime 11:30am - 12:00pm Youth This event is in the "Youth" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Storytime Details: Songs, rhymes, and stories! Twenty-five name tags (children only) will be available at the Youth Desk beginning 30 minutes prior to the program start time.
12 pm
1 pm		This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. Vitalant Blood Drive 1:30pm - 6:30pm Adult, Adult 50+ This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Library Parking Lot Age Group: Adult, Adult 50+ Program Type: Health & Wellness Details: Vitalant Blood Drive Schedule your donation appointment at vitalant.org or call 877-25-VITAL. Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are recommended. Patients need you! Blood donations can fall during the summer months, yet the need for blood can rise during what many hospitals refer to as “trauma season,” when outdoor activities tend to rise along with accidents and injuries.				This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. Cancelled Summer Nonfiction Book Discussion 1:00pm - 2:00pm Adult, Adult 50+ Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Shakespeare Room Age Group: Adult, Adult 50+ Registration Required Details: Book Discussion Copies of book discussion titles are available on the 2nd floor near the study rooms, or you can request a copy for pick up at the drive-up window by calling the 2nd Floor Information Desk at 630-790-6630 or emailing reference@gepl.org. Discuss The Revolutionary: Samuel Adams by Stacy Schiff.
2 pm		Reservation Joey McKenna 2:00pm - 3:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Shakespeare Room Purpose Reservation This event is in the "Middle School" group. Shining Star Theaters: Steal the Show Rehearsal 2:00pm - 4:00pm Middle School Registration Required This event is in the "Middle School" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Middle School Program Type: Performance, Social, Special Event Registration Required Details: Join Shining Star Theaters, a new middle school theater group, and perform in their inaugural show on Thursday, August 3. Become a new Shining Star!	This event is in the "Middle School" group. Shining Star Theaters: Steal the Show Rehearsal 2:00pm - 4:00pm Middle School Registration Required This event is in the "Middle School" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Middle School Program Type: Performance, Social, Special Event Registration Required Details: Join Shining Star Theaters, a new middle school theater group, and perform in their inaugural show on Thursday, August 3. Become a new Shining Star!	This event is in the "Middle School" group. Shining Star Theaters: Steal the Show Rehearsal 2:00pm - 4:00pm Middle School Registration Required This event is in the "Middle School" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Middle School Program Type: Performance, Social, Special Event Registration Required Details: Join Shining Star Theaters, a new middle school theater group, and perform in their inaugural show on Thursday, August 3. Become a new Shining Star! This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. Senior Social Hour 2:30pm - 3:30pm Adult, Adult 50+ This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: North and South Meeting Rooms Age Group: Adult, Adult 50+ Program Type: Social Details: Join neighbors to socialize while completing puzzles, playing card games, or working on coloring crafts. Light refreshments will be provided. Special Notes Food allergies The library cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.
3 pm					This event is in the "Middle School" group. This event is in the "High School" group. Printmaking 3:00pm - 4:00pm Middle School, High School Registration Required This event is in the "Middle School" group. This event is in the "High School" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: North and South Meeting Rooms Age Group: Middle School, High School Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Registration Required Details: Use a simple faux screenprinting technique to make repeatable images for paper, fabric, or other surfaces. Part of the Art Techniques series. This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Middle School" group. Technology Learn and Play 3:00pm - 4:00pm Youth, Middle School This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Middle School" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Youth, Middle School Program Type: Computers & Technology, Play and Learn Together Technology Learn and Play Drop in to explore robotics and coding with technology like Ozobot, Sphero, and Snap Circuits! Try all of the options or spend extra time with your favorites. For age 3-12. Children under 7, please bring your grownup.
4 pm
5 pm			This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. Tech Help One-on-One 5:30pm - 6:15pm Adult, Adult 50+ Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Pearl Buck Age Group: Adult, Adult 50+ Program Type: Computers & Technology Registration Required Tech Help One-on-One Get hands-on instruction with your tablet, smartphone, or laptop to learn how to operate your device or get Microsoft, Apple, or Google platform software help in a 45-minute one-on-one appointment with library staff. To request a day and time that better suits your schedule, please contact Beth Clower.
6 pm			This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. Tech Help One-on-One 6:15pm - 7:00pm Adult, Adult 50+ Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: Pearl Buck Age Group: Adult, Adult 50+ Program Type: Computers & Technology Registration Required Tech Help One-on-One Get hands-on instruction with your tablet, smartphone, or laptop to learn how to operate your device or get Microsoft, Apple, or Google platform software help in a 45-minute one-on-one appointment with library staff. To request a day and time that better suits your schedule, please contact Beth Clower.	This event is in the "Youth" group. The STEAM Team 6:30pm - 7:30pm Youth Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: North and South Meeting Rooms Age Group: Youth Program Type: STEAM Registration Required Details: Work with new friends and put your teamwork to the test to solve challenges like Stack-A-Cup and Paper Chain Race. For grades 3-5.	This event is in the "High School" group. This event is in the "College and Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. No Shush Salon: Open Mic with Guest Performers 6:30pm - 9:00pm High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+ Registration Required This event is in the "High School" group. This event is in the "College and Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult 50+" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library Room: 2nd Floor Round Window Area Age Group: High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+ Program Type: Performance, Social Registration Required Details: No Shush Salon: Open Mic with Guest Performers Local creative types gather to discuss creative things. Share your works-in-progress or finished endeavors at an open mic! Use your 10 minutes to sing, dance, read, recite—whatever you choose. Spectators are welcome and appreciated. Light refreshments will be provided. For adults and high school students. Guest Performer Juanita, who performs as Vendetta, has been writing poetry since the age of 10. She is currently a library director. She says her ideas for poetry are usually inspired or provoked by the events of day to day life.
7 pm					This event is in the "Adult" group. Trivia Night 7:00pm - 9:00pm Adult Offsite Event This event is in the "Adult" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Location: Off Site Age Group: Adult Program Type: Games & Video Gaming Trivia Night Grab some friends or head out by yourself to The Beer Cellar Glen Ellyn for live trivia! For age 21 and up. Please arrive by 6:45 pm to secure space. Teams of four or less are encouraged.